Europe
Local food and drinks aboard a Viking River Cruise.
One of the pleasures of travel is experiencing the local foods and drinks. And that is just one of the things we have enjoyed on our Viking River cruises.
read moreCarrick-a-Rede: crossing the mouth of a 60 million year old volcano
The Carrick-a-Rede Bridge is one of the top attractions along Northern Ireland’s Coastal Causeway. It crosses over the 60’ chasm formed by the mouth of a 60 million year old volcano. Waves rage 100′ beneath the bridge and break against the rocks. The stronger the wind the more the bridge swings and sways.
read moreBest alpine trips in Switzerland: Reuti, Mägisalp, and Planplatten
Our Swiss alpine experience took us to three gondola stops — Reuti, Mägisalp, and Planplatten.
read moreBadrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz: On Top of the World
Awaken at sunrise at Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz and you will discover how it feels to be on “Top of the World.”
read moreDaytrips from Zurich: the lake cruise
Getting out on the lake is one of the most delightful way of seeing the area around Lake Zurich
read moreThe best of Zurich in 24 hours
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city, the dynamic and cosmopolitan financial and technology center…
read moreTwo Days in the Swiss capital: Bern, Switzerland
Ever wonder why Bern was chosen as Switzerland’s political capital over the larger Zurich or Geneva?
read moreHotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne named Best Historic Hotel in Europe
It has been the hotel of choice of royalty, celebrities, politicians, industrialists, musicians and more. And now the it has been named Best Historic Hotel in Europe by Historic Hotels Worldwide.
read moreDining in Lucerne: the grand, the historic and the delightful
The Old Town is a charming restaurant and café area and the grand lakefront hotels have fine restaurants with outdoor seating. And just beyond the waterfront are hidden gems with charming dining rooms and garden dining.
read moreAll in a day in Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne’s magnificent natural surroundings, temperate climate, city amenities, Old World charm, and easy access by road and rail has attracted travelers for over 200 years. It is one of the top tourist resorts in Switzerland.
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